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Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $8.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kentucky. According to available records, Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning has made 32 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $185K and $670K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $670K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $175K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Kentucky and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY, OH.
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning has distributed a total of $1.3M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $175K.
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dr Donald N & Jane L Berning is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Benson | Dir, Pres | $118K | $0 | $118K |
| Faith Benson | Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$471K
Total Assets
$8.6M
Fair Market Value
$8M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$250K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$37K
Distribution Amount
$368K
Total: $309K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Foundation IncCommunity Paramedicine program | Cincinnati, OH | $75K | 2020 |
| Northern Kentucky Area Development DistrictMeals on Wheels | Florence, KY | $100K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Childrens Services IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Mt Washington, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Rose Garden Mission IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Covington, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Paddling For Cancer Awareness IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Highland Hgts, KY | $20K | 2023 |
| Pendleton County Education Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Falmouth, KY | $20K | 2023 |
| Go Pantry CorporationGeneral & Unrestricted | Florence, KY | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicks And Chucks IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Highland Hgts, KY | $15K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Childrens ServicesGeneral & Unrestricted | Mt Washington, KY | $60K | 2022 |
| Coalition Of Care Greater CincinnatiGeneral & Unrestricted | Cincinnati, OH | $7K | 2020 |